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flag WHO releases new guidelines to combat meningitis, targeting a 2030 elimination goal in Africa and beyond.

flag The WHO has released new guidelines to improve the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis, aiming to prevent millions of deaths, particularly in the 'meningitis belt' of sub-Saharan Africa. flag The guidelines emphasize vaccination and quick treatment to combat bacterial meningitis, which can be fatal within 24 hours and often leaves survivors with lasting disabilities. flag The WHO's roadmap aims to eliminate meningitis epidemics and reduce cases and deaths by 2030.

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